This is the second and last example of a full design write up I’ll share (see the first here). e-Design clients can expect a customized brief detailing all the design choices, with alternative options, in PDF form.

TRANSITIONAL FAMILY MEDIA ROOM // DESIGN PLAN

This design plan brings in many of the elements you love – metallics, geometrics and wood details – while combining a number of design styles to create a transitional/eclectic aesthetic.

LAYOUT //

The room is big enough to be multi-functional. Consider separating it into two distinct spaces. At one end, cozy seating centers on the fireplace. To avoid multiple focal points, mount your TV above the fireplace, with tall bookshelves flanking it.

The opposite end of the room would work well as a study/game-playing area, with your desk tucked away to the left of the door as you enter and your existing pub table sitting in front of the windows.

PAINT //

The room benefits from plenty of natural light, so you could go darker on the walls. This would make a big impact and also soften reflections when watching TV. Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore is bold but not over-powering.

One option would be to paint as if there was a chair rail three quarters of the way up the walls, leaving the tops and the cathedral ceilings crisp white. This will visually heighten the ceilings even further and retain the light, airy feel of the room even with the navy wall color, similar to the effect achieved in this room.

Seating is the main investment in this space, and a sectional would be perfect for lounging to watch TV. Pick one in a neutral, kid-friendly performance fabric like this so it’s wipe-able and will stay looking new for years.

Two tall bookcases flanking the fireplace will provide a place for all your media equipment, as well any books, family photos and decorative objects you’d like to display in the room. Their height will also visually draw the eye up to again accentuate the vaulted ceiling.

Plants add dimension to any space, and a large-scale, structural dose of greenery would fit perfectly in the game area. Pick a basket in a natural material to serve as a pot (using a plastic liner), like this one.

BUDGET // $6000

Depending on which options you go with, the total for this design plan would be between about $5000 to about $7500. Invest in the higher end items that you love, and pair them with the more affordable options suggested to keep within your $6000 budget.

Sectional / Couch – $860 – $2200

Chair – $350 – $775

Bean bag – $130

Rug (navy) – $625

Rug (coral) – $270 – $450

Cushions – $140

Ottoman – $560

Bookcases – $360 – $730

Bar cart – $300

Drum table – $70

Roman blinds – $400

Floor lamp – $130

Table lamp – $170

Art (diptych) – $370

Art (watercolor) – $375

Plant pot – $20

TOTAL – $5130 – $7445

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